George crawfurd robertson (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Boards worn, previous owner's stamp, foxing, bookseller's marks, both folding maps have a tape repair.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. A General Description of the Shire of Renfrew, Including an Account of the Noble and Ancient Families, who, from the Earliest Times, have had Property in that County, and the Most Remarkable Facts in the Lives of Distinguished Individuals, to Which is Added A Genealogical History of the Royal House of Stewart, and of the Several Noble and Illustrious Families of that Name, from the Year 1034, to the Year 1710; Collected from Public Records, Chartularies of Monastteries, and the Best historians and Private Mss. Publihsed in 1810 by George Crawfurd, Author of the Peerange of Scotland, &c. &c. and Continued to the Present Period, by George Robertson, Author of the Agricultural Survey of Midlothian, &c. Published by J. Neilson, Paisley, 1818. Sold by H. Crichton, bookseller, Paisley, the Publisher; John Smith & Son, Glasgow; Archibald Constable & Co. Edinburgh; and Rest Fenner, London. A good hardback with leather spine and plain paper boards. Boards are heavily rubbed, with worn corners, cover stains and wear. Gilt titles to spine. Inner joints are stengthened. Previous owners' bookplates and inscription to first pastedown, along with small bookseller's sticker. Blank free endpapers creased, and rear has a 2 cm hole. Rear endpapers with pencil annotations. Dampstaining to first few pages including frontispiece and title page, and some stains elsewhere. The text is good - bright and clean overall with scattered foxing to plates. Pencil annotations from previous owner in places, which relate to the text. Some binding holes at inner margin. Includes two attractive fold-out colour maps with small tear near gutter. Occasional loose page. A few pages at the rear are detached from binding. Includes fold-out colour facsimile of Robert II Charter. Uncut edges. Imperfect, but an interesting book on Scottish history in authentic condition for the period. 522pp + Errata. Includes frontispiece Plate + 3 additional Plates + 2 fold-out maps + 1 fold-out facsimile (all as called for). Weight approximately 2.3kg (unpacked). Dimensions: Approximately 330mm high x 268mm wide x 45mm deep. A heavy book - may require extra postage. Many more photos available on request.…

Leather. Zustand: Good. George Robertson's continuation of Crawfurd's history of Renfrew, a fascinating look at the town which is nicknamed 'Cradle of the Royal Stewarts'. First published in 1710, this 1818 edition being the first time Robertson's continuation appeared.Illustrated with a frontispiece, two colour folding maps, one folding plate, and two plates.Collated, bound without one plate.A fascinating history on the town of Renfrew, a historic county town nicknamed 'Cradle of the Royal Stewarts'.This history explores the town from its earliest times, looking at the noble families who have frequented it, including the Stuart family, who had been based out of the former Renfrew Castle.By George Crawfurd and George Robertson.Bookplate of Hugh Wright, Glasgow, to the front paste down. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some light rubbing to the leather, a little heavier to the joints and extremities. Light marks to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the occasional spot tide mark to the front endpaper, frontispiece, and first few pages of text, and to the plates. A couple of small closed tears to the folds of the folding maps. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Leather. Zustand: Good. George Robertson's continuation of Crawfurd's history of Renfrew, a fascinating look at the town which is nicknamed 'Cradle of the Royal Stewarts'. First published in 1710, this 1818 edition being the first time Robertson's continuation appeared.Illustrated with a frontispiece, two colour folding maps, one folding plate, and three plates.Collated, complete.A fascinating history on the town of Renfrew, a historic county town nicknamed 'Cradle of the Royal Stewarts'.This history explores the town from its earliest times, looking at the noble families who have frequented it, including the Stuart family, who had been based out of the former Renfrew Castle.By George Crawfurd and George Robertson.Bookplate of Sir Hugh H. Smiley to the front paste down. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light marks to the boards, heavier to the front board, including a faded damp stain and an ink mark. Faded to the head and fore edge of the boards. Some light rubbing to the boards. A small amount of loss to the tail of the front board. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Scattered spots to the endpapers. Paste downs are a little bumped. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with scattered spots, mostly to the plates. Small tide mark to the margin of the frontispiece. Small closed tears to the folds of the folding maps. Good. Various (illustrator). book.…